Cats for Adoption in Charles City, IA: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated



49 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Charles City. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of Charles City, 3 kittens, 22 young cats and 23 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Isaac
Young · Male · Domestic Long Hair · 45 mi from Charles City




Isaac and his mother, Fluffy, arrived on 10-9-26. Fluffy was pregnant again. We believe Isaac was from her first litter of the season. He was probably born in April, 2026. He did live in a "foster" situation with Fluffy for a bit and they said both cats were great. Isaac likes to run and play and he LOVES his mother; they are with each other constantly so far. He was a bit shy with new people but warms up when he knows you! We are looking for a calm, loving home where Isaac will be given time for transition. He will be adopted as an INDOOR only cat. Isaac now neutered and current on shots/dewormings.
Read more about Isaac
He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV/HW. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Ingrid
Adult · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City



Ingrid was found wandering by an apartment complex, with an older wound on her back leg, in Austin and no owner came forward to claim her. She is about 2 to 3 years old as of October, 2026. Ingrid was previously spayed and is current on shots/dewormings. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV/HW. We are looking for an calm, indoor only home for Ingrid. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Only cat
- House-trained
3. Darla
Young · Female · Calico / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City






Darla was accepted via the Austin City Pound on 10/5/26 when no one claimed her. She is about 6 months old at the time or rescue. She also has a great little peronality! Darla has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV/HW, is now spayed and is current on shots/dewormings. We are looking for an indoor only home for this sweet girl. Adoption fee is $100 with a completed application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required. Our address is 101 22 St SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Jaemes
Young · Tiger / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City


Jaemes and his sister Tina were rescued from the city pound. They were found after their mother had been hit and killed by a car. They were born appx April, 2026. Jaemes is a great little guy who is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. He will be adopted as an indoor only cat and the adoption fee is $100. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Completed adoption applications are required and are available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Tammi
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City


Tammi was rescued from the Austin City Pound on 9/21/26 when her time there was up and she was due to be euthanized because no one came to claim her. Tammi is about 6 months old at the time of rescue. She is now spayed and current on shots/dewormings. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. Our adoption applications are required and are available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. We will review and get in touch to set up a meeting time. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Jeff
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City




Jeff was rescued from the Austin City Pound on 8/26/26 when no one came to claim him. He is a very, very nice guy who arrived in pretty rough shape. He literally had been starving and was extremely underweight. He also had a pretty good injury on his back foot. We slowly introduced Jeff back to eating and he has done great. His teeth/gums were also in rough shape, so a dental has been arranged. We are looking for a loving, indoor only home for this friendly guy. He is about 4 to 5 years of age and he was previously neutered. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to aadopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Dolly
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 45 mi from Charles City







Dolly was rescued from the Austin City Pound on 8/26/26 when her time was up and she was due to be euthanized because no one came to claim her. This little girl is very friendly and outgoing. She was probably born around 1/2026. She has been spayed and is current on shots. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 and a pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. Application ae availabel at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
8. Nate
Male · Tiger / Domestic Short Hair · 45 mi from Charles City






Nate was rescued from the Austin City Pound on 8/26/26 when no one came to claim him. Nate is a very, very sweet boy who was probably born around 1/2026. He is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. He will be adopted as an indoor only cat and the adoption fee is $100. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Completed applications are required and are available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Goobert
Adult · Male · Tiger / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City





Goobert was rescued from the Brownsdale area in August, 2026 and no owner came forward to claim him. Goobert is a friendly guy who is about 6 years old. He is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Here at MCHS he is still getting used to being around over 100 other cats so we are totally sure how he will be with other felines. Adoption fee is $100 with a completed application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- House-trained
10. Houdini
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City





Houdini was found in Mower County and brought to MCHS on 8/1/26 when no owner came forward. This handsome boy is about a year to 2 years old. He is also a very friendly guy with people (with other cats, he says no way!) Houdini is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/Heartworm and positive for HIV. The adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available online. A pet carrier is needed at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Houdini will be adopted as an only cat. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Only cat
- House-trained
11. Tabitha
Adult · Female · Tortoiseshell (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City


Tabitha and her companion felines, Arrow and Spade were surrendered in June, 2026. Tabitha was a bit shy and reserved when she arrived, but with time she has mellowed out and enjoys people pets! At her previous home, she was a very friendly girl and she lived with a friendly dog. Tabitha has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV, is now spayed and is current on shots. She has always been an indoor cat and will be adopted as an indoor only girl. Adoption fee is $100 with a completed and approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Spade
Adult · Female · Calico / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City



Spade and her brother Arrow and a companion cat Tabitha were all surrendered to MCHS in June, 2026. Spade is 3 years old at the time of surrender. She is a very mellow, easy-going girl. She is now spayed and current on shots. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Spade has lived with Arrow and Tabitha her whole life. She has also been around friendly dogs. The adoption fee for Spade is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Frankie
Young · Male · Tiger / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City





Frankie was rescued from the Austin City Pound in June, 2026. He was found beside a road in Austin and the Pound accepted him. Because he was only about 6 weeks old at the time of rescue, the Mower County Humane Society was called to take him in. Frankie fit right in with the other kittens his age. He is an outgoing guy who is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee for this sweetheart is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required. We will review the application and get in touch to set up a meeting time. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Reese
Young · Female · Calico / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City






Reese came to us as an only kitten after she was found alone. We put her with Sheena and her one kitten Sasha and the 3 have done great! Reese is a great cat who is now spayed and current on shots/dewormings. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption will be as an indoor only cat. Our adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. We will get in touch after review of the application to set up a meeting time. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Ember
Young · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 45 mi from Charles City










Ember, Strawberry, Cheese, Asher and Cucumber all came to us in May, 2026 after they were found in Elkton, MN at about the age of 1 month. Ember is a sweet girl who is just a bit on the shy side. She is now spayed and current on shots and has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. We will review and get in touch to set up a meeting time. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
16. Strawberry
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City




Strawberry, Cheese, Asher, Cucumber and Ember were all found in a woods on 5/18/26 in Elkton, MN when they were about a month old. They were brought to MCHS. Strawberry is a great guy who is now neutered and current on shots. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. We will review the application and get in touch to set up a meeting time. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
17. Cheese
Young · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 45 mi from Charles City




Cheese and siblings Strawberry, Asher, Cucumber and Ember were all found in Elkton MN with no mom and then brought to MCHS on 5/18/26. They were about a month old. Cheese is a great little guy who does well with the others and with volunteers. He is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. We will review and get in touch to set up a meeting. You must have a carrier and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. THANKS.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Heather
Young · Female · Tortoiseshell (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City


Heather and her brothers Henry and Hermie were rescued from the Austin City Pound on 6/1/26. These 3 were found abandone in a box behind the local library. They were about 2 months old at the time of rescue. Heather is a friendly girl to both people and other cats. She is now spayed and current on shots/dewormings. She has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Her adoption fee is $100 with an approved application which is availabe at mchs.rescuegroups.org. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH, just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
19. Henry
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City




Henry and his siblings Heather and Hermie came to us via the Austin City Pound after they were found abandoned at the library. These 3 are about 2 months old when found. Henry is a great little guy who does fine with people and with other cats. He is neutered and current on shots and has tested neg for feline leukemia. Adoption fee is $100 with a comleted and accepted application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. You must be 21 to adopt from MCHS and a pet carrier is required at the time of adoption. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Hermie
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Charles City






Hermie and his siblings Henry and Heather were rescued from the Austin City Pound on 6/1/26. They were found abandoned in a box at the local library. These 3 were about 2 months old at the time of rescue. Hermie is an outgoing guy who does great with cats and people! He is now neutered and current on shots/dewormings. He has tested neg for feline leukemia/FIV. Adoption fee is $100 with a completed and accepted application which is available at mchs.rescuegroups.org. A pet carrier is required at the time of adoption and you must be 21 to adopt from MCHS. Our address is 101 22 ST SE, Austin, MN. We are located off of I-90 via exit 180B to 218 SOUTH. We are just past our local airport. Thanks.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Charles City
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Charles City.
- Mower County Humane SocietyAustin, MN · 38 cats · 45 mi from Charles City
How to adopt from Mower County Humane Society
Starts with written Application form which includes questions regarding housing situation (rent/own etc. renters require landlord approval), History of previous or current pets, Vet information, Animal housing information (cats must be indoors, dogs fenced yard etc.). Fees for Cat Adoptions are $50 (or $75 for two) Dogs vary based on breed, size, etc. Average is $125.
- Cedar Valley Pit Bull RescueWaterloo, Ia · 11 cats · 48 mi from Charles City
Adopting a cat in Charles City
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your cat in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Kittens go quickly, especially in spring and summer. If you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon, and think about adopting two: young cats keep each other company and out of mischief.
Questions about adopting a cat in Charles City
How many cats are up for adoption in Charles City?
As of October 29, 2026, 49 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Charles City, Iowa, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Charles City?
The rescues with the most cats near Charles City right now are Mower County Humane Society (Austin, MN) and Cedar Valley Pit Bull Rescue (Waterloo, Ia). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Charles City?
Yes. 3 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Charles City.
How do I adopt a cat in Charles City?
Pick a cat and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.